For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public preschools serving 1,307 students in 19143, PA.
The top-ranked public preschools in 19143, PA are Longstreth William C School, Mitchell Elementary School and Anderson Add B School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public preschools in zipcode 19143 have an average math proficiency score of 4% (versus the Pennsylvania public pre school average of 28%), and reading proficiency score of 15% (versus the 38% statewide average). Pre schools in 19143, PA have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Pennsylvania public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Pennsylvania public preschool average of 55% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 19143, PA Public Preschools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Longstreth William C School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
5700 Willows Ave
Philadelphia, PA 19143
(215) 400-7870
Philadelphia, PA 19143
(215) 400-7870
Gr: PK-8 | 262 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #22.
Mitchell Elementary School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 15%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
5500 Kingsessing Ave
Philadelphia, PA 19143
(215) 400-7880
Philadelphia, PA 19143
(215) 400-7880
Gr: PK-8 | 295 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1
Rank: #33.
Anderson Add B School
(Math: 3% | Reading: 17%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1034 S 60th St
Philadelphia, PA 19143
(215) 400-7890
Philadelphia, PA 19143
(215) 400-7890
Gr: PK-8 | 384 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #44.
Bryant William C School
(Math: 2% | Reading: 13%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
6001 Cedar Ave
Philadelphia, PA 19143
(215) 400-7910
Philadelphia, PA 19143
(215) 400-7910
Gr: PK-8 | 366 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
19143, Pennsylvania Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
5200 Pine St
Philadelphia, PA 19143
(215) 471-2901
Philadelphia, PA 19143
(215) 471-2901
Gr: K-8 | 515 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1
5900 Baltimore Ave
Philadelphia, PA 19143
(215) 294-2973
Philadelphia, PA 19143
(215) 294-2973
Gr: 5-8
5400 Warrington Ave
Philadelphia, PA 19143
(215) 727-2161
Philadelphia, PA 19143
(215) 727-2161
Gr: 7-8 | 189 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1
1300 South 46th St
Philadelphia, PA 19143
(215) 823-8206
Philadelphia, PA 19143
(215) 823-8206
Gr: PK-6 | 281 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in 19143, PA?
The top-ranked public preschools in 19143, PA include Longstreth William C School, Mitchell Elementary School and Anderson Add B School.
How many public preschools are located in 19143?
4 public preschools are located in 19143.
What is the racial composition of students in 19143?
19143 public preschools minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Pennsylvania public preschools average of 55% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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